Surface inspection

Surface inspection of concrete structures: efficient, risk-free, cost-saving

Precise condition data for informed decisions – available at any time from the office

The documentation and analysis of the condition of dam surface structures is an important part of ensuring their safe and long-lasting operation. Traditional documentation using photos and manual feature mapping is not only time-consuming but also makes spatial referencing in 3D difficult, especially during on-site inspections.

With our digital visual feature register for concrete surfaces, you can easily and conveniently access precise and objective information about the surface condition from your workplace at any time. Whether for regular inspections or modeling the behavior of the facility, the data can be used in a variety of ways.

We offer a complete service package

Flexible use

Safe, fast, and efficient.
Automated 3D reconstruction and feature analysis

Precise digital models and objective classification.
Digital provision of models and feature registers

Access via web browser, anytime and anywhere.
Expert analysis

Expert assessment as needed.

Digital condition assessment of your structures – accessible at any time, objectively documented, and easy to evaluate.

Details of the service package

Our digital feature register enables detailed surface analysis at the time of recording, as well as comparison with previous recordings to detect changes. The data for exterior areas is available on a web platform and can be accessed via a web browser. The data for interior areas is currently provided digitally, but will be integrated into the web platform in the medium term.

If desired, our dam safety experts can professionally analyze and assess the results. Thanks to modular service packages, you can flexibly choose which services you wish to use (e.g., just the recording), entirely according to your needs.

Modules of the monitoring concept

Data collection in interior and exterior areas
Automated 3D reconstruction and feature detection of interior and exterior areas
Provision and management of data via a cloud-based web platform

Detailed results

3D models
Feature register
Changes over time

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«Adaptable to individual needs, very user-friendly, and highly efficient.»

Rocco Panduri, Dam Department, Axpo Power AG

«From the perspective of the dam engineer, the new form of the crack register, together with the platform solution, offers decisive advantages over the previously used methods: The automatic classification of cracks ensures consistent assessments, even when there are personnel changes. The traceability of crack patterns and changes in length is very straightforward thanks to the layer structure. In addition, the platform solution enables the monitoring unit to easily access the data at any time.»

Michel Cuska, Dam Department, Axpo Power AG